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Island Princess Cruise Reviews - Tips
395 Island Princess Tips
DebSherman60
We chose anytime dining, thinking we could make reservations for our group of 7 each night. As it turned out there were 2 nights that they would not take reservations and the other nights they would only take them for certain times (I believe these were 5:30, 5:45, 7:30 and 7:45).
CruiserLoverMum
Ship layout was not good, gym was horrible and running track on deck 7 did not go all the way round. Casino is small and there is no crap table.
Cruiser4349438
Anytidinig was nice because you can make reservations for your group.
cwcurlee
Take magnets that are hooks and you can attach to the walls and hang hats, etc. on them.
goseacruising
We chose anytime dining and tried to go at 5:30 each day. This way we did not have to wait for a table and were able to take advantage of later show performances if we wanted to. Most nights when we were leaving the dining room there were people waiting to be seated.
Rodon54
Don't go for the extra cost ("cover charge") dining options. The food included with your cruise is wonderful!
Fulchini
Go to the grill and pizza spots. Take in the movie if you can and go to any show playing.
PapaGG
Learn the layout early on as it took us a few days to remember where things were. Also, the doors from common areas to the deck and into the buffet were very heavy.
sasmith04
Make use of the public spaces. The Library, the hallway beside the Wheelhouse bar and the hallway beside the Voyagers Lounge are wonderfully comfortable indoor seats with ocean views. Pick a favorite bar and hang out there, if you have nothing else to do. I met great people and enjoyed getting to know the bartender who recognized me my second time by.
happyda
Read the little paper as soon as you get on the ship so you know what is happening and where. It also says where pictures will be taken.
DJK286
Use the covered adult swimming area with their very comfortable loungers. Very nice. If you enjoy getting to know your waiters, go with early or late seating dinner.
tedd
Prepay transfers, tips and excursions. Arrange your trip through a travel agent. They know all the ins and outs to make a perfectly stress-free experience for you. The more set up in advance the less you have to worry about.
gmorici
Get to breakfast early if you are eating at Horizon court - seats hard to find around 9am
sideis
definitely get a room with a balcony
cdefrehn327
Do Anytime Dining but make dinner reservations.
Gatormom4819
Just do it you won't be sorry! the Island Princess was an awesome ship and !00% the best way to travel.
LoveCruisingToo
Mini-suite was very comfortable and enjoyed having the fresh air from having a balcony. Highly recommend the mini-suite.
asebl
Just relax and enjoy.
SailLynn
I'd avoid assigned seating for dining. It was a joy to meet many new faces during our lunches in the main dining room ( when it's ooen seating); unlike our evening meal.
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